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What is the term used to describe plants or animals produced by the cross-breeding of two genetically different varieties or species?
What is the term used to describe plants or animals produced by the cross-breeding of two genetically different varieties or species?
- Hybrid (correct)
- Homozygous
- Autosomal
- Recessive
In genetics, what does the term 'allele' refer to?
In genetics, what does the term 'allele' refer to?
- The dominant gene in a pair
- The recessive gene in a pair
- A specific form of a gene (correct)
- A specific physical trait expressed in an organism
What is the term used to describe having two identical alleles coding for a particular trait?
What is the term used to describe having two identical alleles coding for a particular trait?
- Homozygous (correct)
- Dominant
- Autosomal
- Recessive
Which term is associated with genes located on autosomes rather than sex chromosomes?
Which term is associated with genes located on autosomes rather than sex chromosomes?
In Mendel's pea plant experiment, what did he observe when parents with pure, contrasting traits were crossed together?
In Mendel's pea plant experiment, what did he observe when parents with pure, contrasting traits were crossed together?
During the formation of gametes, why does each gene separate from each other?
During the formation of gametes, why does each gene separate from each other?
What is represented by uppercase letters in a Punnett square?
What is represented by uppercase letters in a Punnett square?
What is the term for one of two or more versions of a genetic sequence at a particular region on a chromosome?
What is the term for one of two or more versions of a genetic sequence at a particular region on a chromosome?
In genetics, lowercase letters typically represent:
In genetics, lowercase letters typically represent:
If an individual inherits two copies of a specific allele, one from each parent, what term is used to describe this allele?
If an individual inherits two copies of a specific allele, one from each parent, what term is used to describe this allele?
What do Punnett squares allow for the observation of?
What do Punnett squares allow for the observation of?
Which term describes the set of genes in DNA that an individual possesses?
Which term describes the set of genes in DNA that an individual possesses?
Which of the following is NOT true about alleles in a Punnett square?
Which of the following is NOT true about alleles in a Punnett square?
In humans, what are the numbered chromosomes that contain genes not related to sex determination called?
In humans, what are the numbered chromosomes that contain genes not related to sex determination called?
What is the significance of uppercase and lowercase letters in genetics?
What is the significance of uppercase and lowercase letters in genetics?
If a person has one or both copies of a specific allele influencing a trait, what term is used to describe this allele?
If a person has one or both copies of a specific allele influencing a trait, what term is used to describe this allele?
In a Punnett square, what is typically represented by homozygous genotypes?
In a Punnett square, what is typically represented by homozygous genotypes?
What type of allele influences a specific trait if an individual has one or both copies of it, coming from one or both parents?
What type of allele influences a specific trait if an individual has one or both copies of it, coming from one or both parents?
